1986 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1986 Chrysler New Yorker. (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1986 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 504 kg more than 1986 Chrysler New Yorker. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Chrysler New Yorker, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Chrysler New Yorker. (228 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chrysler New Yorker | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
| Model | New Yorker | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3080 mm |
